Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Russell Ranch Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Russell Ranch Elementary serves the northeast part of Folsom, CA, within an attendance area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Russell Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Russell Ranch Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
503 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Mustangs
School Rankings
Russell Ranch Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell Ranch Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#397 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
40%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell Ranch Elementary School's ranking?
Russell Ranch Elementary School is ranked #397 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Russell Ranch Elementary School often compared to?
Russell Ranch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Russell Ranch Elementary School?
503 students attend Russell Ranch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Russell Ranch Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Russell Ranch Elementary School?
Russell Ranch Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Russell Ranch Elementary School offer ?
Russell Ranch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Russell Ranch Elementary School part of?
Russell Ranch Elementary School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
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